The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 is complete and the quarter-final matchups are now set, with eight nations remaining in the hunt for the title.
Here is the full quarter-final schedule:
France vs Morocco — July 9, Boston Stadium
Spain vs Belgium — July 10, Los Angeles Stadium
Norway vs England — July 11, Miami Stadium
Argentina vs Switzerland — July 11, Kansas City Stadium
It is a draw filled with storylines. France and Morocco meet in a rematch of their 2022 semi-final, while Spain and Belgium renew a rivalry after their group stage meeting earlier in this tournament. Norway, the surprise package of the competition after eliminating Brazil, face an England side that has been building momentum since topping their group. And two-time defending champions Argentina take on a Swiss side fresh off their dramatic penalty shootout win over Colombia.
The knockout rounds have also produced a fascinating race for the Golden Boot. Lionel Messi leads all scorers with eight goals after his match-winning display against Egypt, with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe both close behind on seven apiece. England’s Harry Kane rounds out the top of the standings with six goals as the tournament heads into its final, most decisive stretch.
With the quarter-finals now locked in, the World Cup enters its business end, with a place in the semi-finals — and a step closer to lifting the trophy — on the line for all eight remaining teams.